Clinical Research Manager - Solid Tumors

MGR Clinical Research

As the manager of the solid tumors unit at the UF Health Cancer Center (UFHCC) you will be responsible for helping to shape grow and develop the clinical research operations within your your role you will advocate for and allocate available resources to promote efficient effective and compassionate care for patients enrolled on research protocols in the solid tumorsportfolio. A nuanced understanding of the clinical research process as well as decisive decision-making ability is necessary for success in this role.

In your new role you will be responsible for the following:

• Leading your assigned team working closely with the UFHCC-HR team and others within the CRO leadership team to drive performance recruitment and culture within your team.
• Managing resolution and problem-solving efforts for issues arising from the conduct of clinical research collaborating with critical partners throughout UF and UF Health.
• Acting as a resource for your staff in the implementation of clinical research protocols and review of subject cases providing guidance informed by your extensive experience and expertise in oncological clinical research topics.
• Overseeing unit compliance with internal and external regulatory and institutional requirements related to the trials in your unit.
• Coordinating relevant care and protocol required testing for subjects enrolled on your assigned trials and ensuring that coverage is provided for other trials conducted in the unit in the absence of the primary Study Coordinator.

This is amanagementlevel position ideal forcandidates with anestablishedcareer inclinical researchandexpertise in intheseroles operate as part of our collaborative research enterprise andare fundamental to the progress of cancer research being conducted at the University of Florida.A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

$85000 $95000; Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Masters degree in appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree in appropriate areas ofspecialization and two years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Professional clinical research and/or oncology certification (through SOCRA ACRP etc.) are required atthe earliest of 12 months from hire or eligibility.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Masters in Nursing Basic Sciences and/or Healthcare Administration.
• Ten or more years experience in study coordination and/or study management preferred.
• Oncology certification (OCN or similar) is highly preferred.
• Expert understanding of research ethics and the responsible conduct of research with a focus on the regulations and guidelines governing human subject clinical trials.
• Prior experience as a supervisor or team lead and/or completion of leadership/management training program
  (eg. Managing at UF - The Supervisory Challenge).

Qualities:

• Engaged and collaborative leadership style with the desire and skillset to coach mentor and support the growth and development of subordinate staff.
• Highly resourceful team-player with the ability to also be effective independently maintain appropriate discretion and utilize effective writing and organizational skills.
• Strong desire to learn seek out and apply new knowledge methods and information
• Proven sense of professional ethics and conduct understanding and effectively using and applying Emotional Intelligence strategies and skills.
• Demonstrated forward-thinking mentality with the ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and critical staff both internally and externally through a variety of communication mediums and venues.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to successfully work independently interact professionally and utilize effective writing and organizational skills.
  
• Strong analytical creative problem solving critical thinking and data analysis skillset.
  
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate program issues and to respond appropriately in a timely manner.
  
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  
• Demonstrated success and experience in project management as well as the ability to lead focus groups and committees through project completion.
  
• Proficient time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize manage multiple projects anticipate and identify conflicts and meet deadlines with excellent attention to detail.
  
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across functions to optimize performance and drive projects to completion.
  
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.